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Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
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For the Muffins
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Place the first 5 ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
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In a separate bowl whisk the remaining ingredients.
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Add the dry ingredients into the wet and whisk until just combined.
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Pour into greased muffins cups 3/4 full.
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Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool before frosting.
For the Frosting
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Combine all ingredients and beat for 1-2 minutes, until fluffy. Frost cupcakes and serve!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Bring cream cheese, eggs, and butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth frosting and evenly incorporated batter, preventing lumps and dense muffins.
- Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates tough, dense muffins instead of light and tender ones.
- Fill Muffin Cups Strategically 🧁Fill each cup about two-thirds full and place an extra dollop of batter in the center, which creates tall, evenly domed muffin tops with attractive presentation.
- Cream Cheese Frosting Timing ⏰Apply frosting only after muffins have completely cooled to room temperature, otherwise it will melt and slide off—chill frosted muffins for 15 minutes for picture-perfect presentation.
- Balance Spice with Pumpkin Ratio 🎃Use pure pumpkin purée (not pie filling) and don't skimp on pumpkin pie spice—the ratio of 1 cup purée to 2 teaspoons spice ensures authentic fall flavor without overwhelming bitterness.
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